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When to Plant Shallot in Wisconsin

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Start Seeds Indoors

Sunday, February 28, 2027

Transplant outdoors: Sunday, May 9, 2027

State

Wisconsin

USDA Zones

3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Avg Last Frost

Sunday, April 25, 2027

Cities Covered

752

Wisconsin Planting Schedule by Zone

Wisconsin spans 6 zones — find yours below for the most accurate dates.

Zone Last Frost Start Indoors Transplant
3b Thursday, May 20, 2027 Thursday, March 25, 2027 Thursday, June 3, 2027
4a Saturday, May 15, 2027 Saturday, March 20, 2027 Saturday, May 29, 2027
4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
5b Sunday, April 25, 2027 Sunday, February 28, 2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027
6a Tuesday, April 20, 2027 Tuesday, February 23, 2027 Tuesday, May 4, 2027

Dates based on average last frost. Check your local forecast before planting.

🌿 About Shallot

Scientific Name Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Days to Maturity 90 days
Sun Full Sun
Water Regular

Growing Shallot in Wisconsin: Complete Guide

Shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) is a warm-season crop that needs a head start indoors before Wisconsin's last frost. Depending on your zone, Wisconsin gardeners start seeds indoors between February 23, 2027 (Zone 6a) and March 25, 2027 (Zone 3b), then move transplants outside once their zone's last frost has passed — the zone table above has your exact dates.

Because Wisconsin stretches across 6 USDA hardiness zones (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a), planting windows can shift by as much as six to eight weeks from one end of the state to the other. Gardeners in the warmer southern zones can start earlier, while those in cooler northern zones should wait until the zone table above shows their last frost has passed.

With 90 days to maturity, Shallot needs the indoor head start that Wisconsin's growing season requires. Starting indoors ensures you have strong transplants ready the moment outdoor conditions are right.

Shallot requires full sun and regular moisture. Midwest growing seasons are compressed between late spring frosts and fall cold snaps, so timing transplants precisely pays off.

For the most precise planting dates tailored to your exact location, enter your ZIP code on our planting calendar or use the zone table above to find the schedule for your area of Wisconsin.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Shallot in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, start Shallot seeds indoors around Sunday, February 28, 2027 and transplant outdoors around Sunday, May 9, 2027 after your last frost. Wisconsin spans zones 3b–6a, so dates shift by 1–4 weeks depending on where you live.

What is the last frost date in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin spans 6 USDA zones (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a), so last frost dates vary by region. Jump River, Edgewater, Wascott (3b) sees frost until around Thursday, May 20, 2027, while Grafton, Sheboygan, Thiensville (6a) is frost-free much earlier.

How long does Shallot take to grow in Wisconsin?

Shallot takes about 90 days from transplant (or direct sow) to harvest. Starting seeds indoors in Wisconsin gives you a head start so plants are ready to go out after the last frost.

What USDA zones does Wisconsin cover for Shallot?

Wisconsin includes zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a. Shallot grows well across all of these zones with adjusted timing — use the zone table above to find the right dates for your part of the state.

When to Plant Shallot by City in Wisconsin

Dates are based on each city's USDA zone and average last frost.

City Zone Last Frost Start Indoors Transplant
Abbotsford 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Abrams 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Adams 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Adell 5b Sunday, April 25, 2027 Sunday, February 28, 2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027
Afton 5b Sunday, April 25, 2027 Sunday, February 28, 2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027
Albany 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Algoma 5b Sunday, April 25, 2027 Sunday, February 28, 2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027
Allenton 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Alma 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Alma Center 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Almena 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Almond 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Altoona 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Amberg 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Amery 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Amherst 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Amherst Junction 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Aniwa 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Antigo 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Appleton 5b Sunday, April 25, 2027 Sunday, February 28, 2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027
Arcadia 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Arena 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Argonne 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Argyle 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Arkansaw 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Arkdale 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Arlington 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Armstrong Creek 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Arpin 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Ashippun 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Ashland 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Athelstane 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Athens 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Auburndale 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Augusta 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Avalon 5b Sunday, April 25, 2027 Sunday, February 28, 2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027
Avoca 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Babcock 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Bagley 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Baileys Harbor 5b Sunday, April 25, 2027 Sunday, February 28, 2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027
Baldwin 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Balsam Lake 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Bancroft 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Bangor 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Baraboo 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Barneveld 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Barron 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Barronett 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Bassett 5b Sunday, April 25, 2027 Sunday, February 28, 2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027
Bay City 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Bayfield 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Bear Creek 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Beaver Dam 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Beetown 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Beldenville 4b Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Belgium 5b Sunday, April 25, 2027 Sunday, February 28, 2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027
Belleville 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Belmont 5a Monday, May 10, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027
Beloit 5b Sunday, April 25, 2027 Sunday, February 28, 2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027
Benet Lake 5b Sunday, April 25, 2027 Sunday, February 28, 2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027

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